Melt-Free Makeup
It’s sunny, humid, and hot. Don't want your makeup to melt? There are a few tricks that pro makeup artists use to ensure long-lasting makeup even under the most extreme temperatures!
Use a mattifying product to prevent the skin from looking shiny. No need for heavy foundation and powder. Instead, opt for a BB or CC cream with SPF. You can also use an oil free moisturizer with SPF. If more coverage is desired, add a light, silicone-based foundation; silicone is melt-proof and water resistant. Since the silicone makeup won’t move, the face will not require any set powder, and the skin will retain its dewy glow.
As for the eye makeup, we all know about waterproof mascaras. However, now waterproof eyeliners that contain a silicone-derivative so that the makeup won’t fade.
If there is makeup added to the eyebrows, use a mousse or pomade for staying powder.
For the lips, using highly pigmented liquid lip product will ensure that the lips will stay intact throughout the hot day.
You may also choose to add an alcohol-based setting spray over your foundation/powder as well.
A recommended list of products, all of which can be found at the Make Up First® Pro Shop:
Mattifying Product: Mehron Touch Up Anti-Shine Gel
Prep: Embryolisse Hydra-Mat (or Mario Badescu Oil Free Moisturizer with SPF 30, available in-store only), Embryolisse CC Cream (coming soon!), Embryolisse BB Cream (coming soon!), Cinema Secrets Ultimate Foundation Primer
Face: FACE atelier Foundation, Kevyn Aucoin - The Sensual Skin Enhancer (use as a concealer, or sheer it out with your moisturizer for a custom foundation).
Eyes + Brows: INGLOT AMC Gel Eyeliner (available in a variety of colors - perfect for Summer), Anastasia Dipbrow® Pomade
Lips: MODELROCK Liquid to Matte Liquid Lipstick
Seal the deal: Try Cinema Secrets Super Sealer Mattifying Spray, lock in your look with this all-in-one makeup primer and setting spray. The lightweight anti-shine formula can be used under and/or over makeup to lock powders, liquids, and creams into place. Perfect for high humidity climates.
For questions on products or upcoming classes, please email info@makeupfirst.com or call Make Up First® School of Makeup Artistry 312-621-0801.